Rumor: Switch Dock increases performance with USB-C connection
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 34 Comments
LetsPlayVideoGames is back with a new report regarding Switch. The site claims to have further information about the Dock, of which there has been some uncertainty.
Apparently, the Dock does in fact increase the performance of the portable device. However, this isn’t due to additional processing power in the Dock.
As LetsPlayVideoGames explains:
“When the system is connected to the dock by USB-C, the system’s components will run at a higher clock speed to facilitate 1080p resolutions on the TV. Both video and power will be transferred over USB-C when docked. Plugging the system into the dock will also activate a small additional fan to help with cooling when run at that higher clock speed. This fan is in the rear of the dock, and there is a gap in the back of the dock to allow the system’s inbuilt fans to vent when docked.”
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Rumor: Starbucks partnering with Pokemon GO, Thursday update and new Pokemon mentioned
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Rumors | 3 Comments
Several Starbucks employees have come forward with an apparent internal message pertaining to Pokemon GO. It points to something potentially huge happening with the mobile game later this week.
Assuming the message is legitimate – which seems very likely at this point – Pokemon GO is receiving some sort of update on Thursday. It states that Niantic’s title “is about to expand with new Pokemon” – plus a new Starbucks beverage to celebrate.
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Nintendo teams up with HackerOne, paying up to $20,000 for finding and reporting 3DS security vulnerabilities
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 36 Comments
Nintendo is now working with HackerOne to crack down on 3DS security vulnerabilities. Those who find and report such flaws can earn up to $20,000.
A post on HackerOne reads:
“Nintendo is dedicated to providing video game fans worldwide premium entertainment in a welcoming and secure environment. To that end, Nintendo invites highly skilled researchers to find and address vulnerabilities on the Nintendo 3DS handheld system that could jeopardize that environment. Nintendo is committed to creating a better game-play experience for all through those actions.”
Nintendo hopes to prevent piracy, cheating, and dissemination of inappropriate content to children. ARM11 and ARM9, low-cost cloning, and security key detection are specifically called out when it comes to vulnerabilities.
Regarding rewards, we have the following information:
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Goodbye! BoxBoy! revealed for 3DS, amiibo incoming, retail package for Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 20 Comments
Nintendo has made a flurry of new announcements pertaining to the BoxBoy! franchise today.
First, Goodbye! BoxBoy! is in the works for 3DS. We don’t have too much information yet, but a teaser site is located here. It’s coming out on February 2 for 680 yen.
Here’s some gameplay:
A BoxBoy! Qbby amiibo is also launching on February 2. It’s said to unlock secrets, though the specifics are currently under wraps. It will be included in a limited retail package containing all three games along with an official soundtrack for 3,456 yen. The OST will contain 34 pieces from the series.
More: Amiibo, Goodbye! BoxBoy!, HAL Laboratory, top
New Pokken Tournament arcade trailer shows first footage of Empoleon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
Last week, Bandai Namco announced that Empoleon would be added to the arcade version of Pokken Tournament on December 15. We now have a trailer for the character – view it below.
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Nintendo Download (12/08/16, Europe): Excitebike 64, SMT IV: Apocalypse DLC, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Virtual Console
Excitebike 64 (N64) – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00
3DS Download
Crollors Game Pack – €1.49 / £1.39 / CHF 2.10
New Nintendo 3DS Download
GALAXY BLASTER – €1.49 / £1.39 / CHF 2.10
3DS DLC
7th Dragon III Code: VFD Quest: Code: Student! – Free until 15.12.2016, regular price €1.99 / £1.49 / CHF 2.80
7th Dragon III Code: VFD Quest: Code: Otaku! – Free until 15.12.2016, regular price €1.99 / £1.49 / CHF 2.80
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – Tokyo’s Past Set – free
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – Ranking Program 2 – free
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – A Godslayer Needs Macca – €2.99 / £1.99 / CHF 4.20
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – A Godslayer Needs Demons – €1.99 / £1.49 / CHF 2.80
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – Chiro Mask – €0.99 / £0.79 / CHF 1.40
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – A Godslayer Needs Apps – €2.49 / £1.79 / CHF 3.50
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – Avatar’s Hat – €0.99 / £0.79 / CHF 1.40
3DS Themes
Mickey & Friends Holiday Season – €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF 3.50
Disney Tsum Tsum – €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF 3.50
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[Interview] THQ Nordic on continued Wii U support, updates on various IPs, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Interviews, Switch, Wii, Wii U | 18 Comments
THQ Nordic is slowly but surely becoming an important name in the gaming industry. Originally known as Nordic Games, the company rebranded earlier this year. It holds to the rights to notable IPs such as Darksiders, de Blob, Deadly Creatures, and much more.
We recently spoke with THQ Nordic’s Reinhard Pollice in a wide-ranging interview. He commented on the publisher’s continued support of Wii U (whereas most third-parties have moved on), and different IPs such as de Blob and Deadly Creatures. We also asked about why Darksiders Warmastered Edition is taking a bit longer to release on Wii U.
For our full interview, head past the break.
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – December 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 26 Comments
A new month is here! We’ve just entered December, so that means we want to know what you’ve been playing. Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Or maybe you’re continuing something you started a little while back? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: Pokemon Sun/Moon impressions
Nintendo on why Wind Waker 2 became Zelda: Twilight Princess
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Wii, Wii U | 33 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess wasn’t the game Nintendo always intended it to be. Initially, development on the project began as a sequel to Wind Waker.
Series producer Eiji Aonuma actually “announced” Wind Waker 2 during a talk at GDC 2004. A slide included in his presentation showed that the game was in the works, though we know that plans ultimately changed.
Now we have some insight into the situation thanks to a new interview from The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts. The book is coming west next February, but it’s out in Japan as “Hyrule Graphics”. And a section of the discussion with artist Satoru Takizawa talks about what happened back in the day.
New Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World details – 60 FPS on New 3DS, 30 FPS on original 3DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 19 Comments
This month, Game Informer published a preview on Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World. It’s only one page, but there are some interesting details included.
Perhaps most noteworthy is that Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World will run at 60 frames per second on New 3DS. If you’re playing on an original 3DS or 2DS, expect it to drop to 30 frames per second.
